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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Isabel call Widow Hallahan "snake-souled" (104) in Chapter XVIII?
(a) Because she cursed at them and called them names.
(b) Because she lied to them about how much work they would have to do.
(c) Because she lied to them about how much food they would get.
(d) Because she treated Isabel and Ruth worse than she treated her white workers.

2. How did Isabel kill the rattlesnake?
(a) By stomping on it.
(b) With a hatchet.
(c) With a rock.
(d) With a gun.

3. What was the first kind thing that Serafina and Walter did for Isabel and Curzon?
(a) Gave them supplies.
(b) Gave them advice about Ruth.
(c) Helped them hide.
(d) Gave them a meal.

4. How long had Isabel and Curzon been traveling together as the book opens?
(a) Months.
(b) Days.
(c) Years.
(d) Weeks.

5. In Chapter I, why did Isabel want to move closer to the milestone?
(a) To get information to find her sister.
(b) To steal the soldiers' food.
(c) To find a safe place to rest.
(d) To attack the soldiers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Williamsburg different from cities like Philadelphia and New York?

2. Which of the following describes Ruth's reaction to Isabel's arrival at Riverbend?

3. What did Widow Hallahan offer Isabel in exchange for her work?

4. How was Ruth finally convinced to travel with Isabel and Curzon away from Riverbend?

5. Why were Isabel and Ruth walking up and down the main street of Williamsburg?

(see the answer key)

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